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    Why did the SZ6's weight increase?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by pufftissue, Aug 13, 2007.

  1. pufftissue

    pufftissue Notebook Evangelist

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    What's accounting for the 0.3 lb weight increase from 3.7 to 4 lbs?

    I'm referring to the premium models.
     
    pufftissue, Aug 13, 2007
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  2. eightballwest

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    Apparently the premium model has been spending too much time at Krispy Kreme! :)
     
    eightballwest, Aug 13, 2007
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    maybe the heat sink had to be bigger for the cpu and gpu
     
    MonsterMaxx, Aug 13, 2007
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  4. Phil

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    it's because of all the bloatware on it
     
    Phil, Aug 14, 2007
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    LOL...good one...
     
    benjasmine, Aug 14, 2007
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    maybe its that little antenna they put on the side?
     
    BTG, Aug 16, 2007
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    It could be anything. Why does it matter?
     
    Hartman, Aug 16, 2007
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    For me it does. Every ounce counts. That's why I went for TZ.
     
    Phil, Aug 16, 2007
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    oh also theres the sprint card built in there now too.. so theres another additional component taht will add weight.
     
    BTG, Aug 16, 2007
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